Maintenance Technician I

Who We Are For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services. Overview The Field Worker - Leaks is primarily responsible for performing underground pipeline replacement for water/wastewaterdistribution systems. The position responds to leak calls to pinpoint and document leaks found, and is responsible for assembling,connecting, and constructing pipe systems including sanitary sewers and water mains. Operation of a variety of light-to-heavyconstruction equipment will be required. The Field Worker - Leaks is expected to exercise considerable initiative in movingefficiently through the day's work assignments. The Field Worker - Leaks requires working on a team, but may work alone asnecessary. What We Offer * 401k Company Match : 100% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan * Vacation Accrual : Starting at 3 weeks per year * Holidays : 10 company-paid holidays per year * Floating Time : 16 hours of paid floating time per year * Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more * Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance What You'll Do ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ReasonableAccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned: Leak Detection : Responsible for water leak detection, pinpointing leaks using high and low frequency listening devices, and taking corrective action to replace water leaks. Additionally, will create work orders, generate reports, and interpret data related to distribution systems. Construction Activities : Perform construction activities required to replace water and wastewater lines. Activities include but are not limited to operating the following light to heavy equipment: shovels for hand excavation to create access to waste and wastewater lines, jackhammer and/or chop saws to provide access through rock and/or concrete, mini-excavators, and backhoes loader at the construction site to move, install, and remove various bulk materials. Additionally, will clean up mud and debris produced by construction activities, repair landscaping, and other ancillary construction activities such as water and wastewater line repairs. Environmental, Health, and Safety Safety : Utilizes appropriate safety equipment and adherence to safety procedures in performing all assignments. Attends offsite and company safety classes and meetings as scheduled, ensures safety of self and others, and always puts personnel safety ahead of getting the job done. Understands and works in conformance with safe operating practices and rules. Constantly on alert for any safety hazards that may cause harm to any employee, customer, or member of the general public. Reporting and/or correcting/safe-guarding any hazard, such as but not limited to defective or damaged equipment, or leaking water at any site. Quality Assurance : Ensures that construction related activities are conducted such that they comply with regulations and company policies related to maintain safe drinking water quality. What You'll Bring Experience operating heady duty equiptment such as the backhoe, trachoe, or bobcat. Work Environment Field Based role About Our Company We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.